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27/12/2024Call Her Daddy

Janelle Monáe: We Should Thank Our Exes (FBF)

Janelle Monáe discusses her evolution towards her 'Age of Pleasure,' reflecting on past traumas and their effects on her personal relationships. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the role of gratitude for past partners in her journey of healing. Throughout the conversation, Monáe addresses themes of personal growth, the dynamics of love, and the significance of maintaining privacy in relationships amid societal pressures. She shares insights on her new album, advocating for open discussions about sexuality and empowerment, ultimately celebrating the joy of self-discovery.

Monáe's candidness about her sexuality and relationships reflects the evolving conversations around love and identity in contemporary society.
Personal growth often stems from confronting and healing childhood traumas, such as abandonment, which significantly impacts adult relationships. Gratitude towards ex-partners can transform past pain into pathways for understanding oneself better.

# PolyamoryA relationship model discussed by Janelle, highlighting its complexities and the openness it provides in love.

# Personal Growth # Relationships # Communication # Empowerment # Therapy # Janelle Monáe # Age of Pleasure

23/07/2024Spice Traders

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson Part 2

Time to revisit our vampire obsession. Travel back in time with the Traders as we discuss A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson. This is a Dracula retelling with some really gorgeous prose. This is part 2 of 2. Triggers: (From the author) emotional, verbal, and physical intimate partner abuse, gaslighting, war, famine, and plague, blood and gore, consensual sexual content, sadomasochism, self-harm, body horror, violence and murder, alcohol use, depression and mania, sexual assault (not directed at any named character), drug use, drowning Tropes: Vampires, polyamory, historical-ish fiction KU: Yes Recommendation: Both traders whole-heartedly recommend and look forward to more from the author For more of the author, check out stgibson.com

# PolyamoryA relationship style that involves having multiple consensual romantic or sexual relationships simultaneously.

# Emotional Abuse # Historical Fiction # Book Recommendation # Vampire Literature # Dracula Retelling # S.T. Gibson

09/07/2024Spice Traders

A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson Part 1.

Time to revisit our vampire obsession. Travel back in time with the Traders as we discuss A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson. This is a Dracula retelling with some really gorgeous prose. This is part 1 of 2. Triggers: (From the author) emotional, verbal, and physical intimate partner abuse, gaslighting, war, famine, and plague, blood and gore, consensual sexual content, sadomasochism, self-harm, body horror, violence and murder, alcohol use, depression and mania, sexual assault (not directed at any named character), drug use, drowning Tropes: Vampires, polyamory, historical-ish fiction KU: Yes Recommendation: Both traders whole-heartedly recommend and look forward to more from the author For more of the author, check out stgibson.com

# PolyamoryA relationship style that allows individuals to engage in multiple romantic relationships simultaneously with the consent of all parties involved.

# Historical Fiction # Vampire Fiction # S.T. Gibson # Emotional Abuse Themes

11/04/2024Reading Writers

Steamrolled: Hanna Phifer on Raven Leilani’s Luster

Jo and Charlotte throw their souls into a conversation concerning C.S. Lewis, Narnia, medievalists, and Christianity before the luminous Hanna Phifer (36:20) joins to bring listeners back to the present moment (of polyamory and food delivery apps) with Raven Leilani’s Luster.Hanna Phifer is a critic and journalist who can be found at hannaphifer.com and on all social media platforms at @writtenbyhannaSend questions, requests, recommendations, and your own thoughts about any of the books discussed today to readingwriterspod at gmail dot com. Charlotte is on Instagram and Twitter as @Charoshane. Her memoir, An Honest Woman (August 13, 2024) can be pre-ordered now. She writes semi-regularly in newsletter form, with additional work linked on charoshane.comJo co-edits The Stopgap and their writing lives at jolivingstone.comLearn more about our producer Alex at https://www.alexsugiura.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

# PolyamoryThe practice of engaging in multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all parties involved, reflecting modern relationship dynamics.

# C.S. Lewis # Raven Leilani # Hanna Phifer # Food Delivery Apps

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# PolyamoryA relationship model discussed by Janelle, highlighting its complexities and the openness it provides in love.

# PolyamoryA relationship style that involves having multiple consensual romantic or sexual relationships simultaneously.

# PolyamoryA relationship style that allows individuals to engage in multiple romantic relationships simultaneously with the consent of all parties involved.

# PolyamoryThe practice of engaging in multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all parties involved, reflecting modern relationship dynamics.